Thrive is proud to support Girls for a Change, a grass-roots initiative whose purpose is to empower girls to embrace their future - confident about their individuality, supported by friends, parents and mentors and secure in their ability to lead and achieve self-sufficiency, balance, fulfillment and success.

A group of local girls works throughout the year to increase their awareness of their community and world, as well as their inherent strengths and abilities. The girls have already begun meeting to plan their activities for the year, and to brainstorm about community service projects to complete. Each year, these girls plan an annual conference that brings girls from across the state, nation, and even across oceans together to share ideas, insights, and opportunities. There was record attendance at the 2011 conference, with 226 girls from thirty-four Montana communities including five reservations and two states.    

We are thrilled to have the President of Montana State University, Dr. Waded Cruzado as our keynote speaker for the day of the girls conference.  Dr. Cruzado is the first woman and first minority to serve as a university president in the State of Montana.  Her commitment to teaching and volunteer service is certain to be an inspiration for all Montana girls! Limited tickets are available to the public for $35.00-Call (406)587-3840 or go to http:// This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.